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A heartfelt thank you to First Financial Northwest Foundation for their generous $20,000 grant to support our Children's Domestic Violence Response Team (CDVRT). This vital funding will help us continue to provide essential services to children affected by domestic violence. We are truly grateful for their ongoing partnership and unwavering support in our mission to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Sound is excited to share the Washington LGBTQ Commission Survey which is live! Take the time to share and participate! #LGBTQRights#healthequity#Seattlehealthcare#Sound

From all of us at SOUND Behavioral Health, we wish you a warm and joyful holiday season filled with peace, hope, and happiness. Thank you for being part of our community!

As we approach the end of 2024, all of us at Sound Behavioral Health want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Tom Bolger for his outstanding service as Chair of SOUND’s Board of Directors. Tom’s leadership has been pivotal in advancing our mission to tackle critical community challenges, including mental health, substance use, and homelessness. His dedication and vision have made a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Thank you, Tom!

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Jason Beauchene to Labor Relations Manager, effective October 27, 2024. This well-deserved promotion recognizes Jason’s extensive expertise in labor relations, developed over a successful career working within unions. Since joining SOUND, Jason has brought a unique perspective that has greatly enhanced our People Operations strategies and strengthened our commitment to fostering a supportive workplace. In his new role, Jason will oversee the strategic direction of our labor relations initiatives, focusing on building a collaborative environment that balances the needs of our team members with our organizational goals. Please join us in congratulating Jason on this exciting milestone! We’re confident that his expertise and leadership will continue to drive positive outcomes for our team and the entire organization. #SOUND #PeopleOPS #HopeHealingRecovery

Thank you to Madeline Ottilie and KIRO 7 for helping spread the word about the expansion of mobile crisis care teams throughout King County. Sound Behavioral Health is honored to be leading this critical expansion of services for adults in urgent need of mental health and substance use crisis care - care that anyone in the county can access simply by calling or texting 988. #crisiscare #mobilecare #mentalhealth #substanceusedisorder #behavioralhealth #hope #healing #recovery #soundofcare https://lnkd.in/g8i5Fmif

This past Sunday, SOUND Directors Hans-Eric Gosch and Susan Szafir had the honor of joining congregants of the Steel Lake Presbyterian Church for a post worship lunch. It was a wonderful opportunity to share SOUND’s mission and the impactful work we do in behavioral health services. A heartfelt thank you to Pastor Will Mason and Pastor Colleen Chinen and the entire community for welcoming us so warmly and for their incredible generosity, granting us a $5,000 donation to support our work. Your kindness and belief in our mission mean the world to us and help us continue making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We are truly grateful for your support and the opportunity to connect with such a caring community. #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #BehavioralHealth #SOUND

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to FareStart for hosting us for an exceptional lunch alongside Director Susan Szafir and Chief Impact Officer E.M. "Eddie" Pasatiempo. It was inspiring to connect with you, reflect on the work we’ve accomplished together, and dream big about the future. Your commitment to empowering individuals and uplifting communities perfectly aligns with SOUND’s mission, and we are grateful to be on this journey with you. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled about the opportunities to deepen our partnership and explore new ways to support one another’s impactful work. Together, we can continue making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you again for your incredible hospitality, collaboration, and shared vision. We can’t wait for the events and opportunities that the new year will bring! 🎉 #Partnership #CommunityImpact #FareStart #SoundBehavioralHealth #TogetherWeThrive #EmpoweringCommunities

Thank You, Umpqua Bank! We’re thrilled to announce that SOUND has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to support our Clean Start Refresh! This generous funding will help us give Clean Start a much-needed facelift, creating a more welcoming and comfortable space for the individuals we serve in Seattle’s urban center. From enhancing our facilities to improving the environment, this refresh will make a meaningful difference for those who rely on this essential resource. Clean Start is a vital resource in Seattle’s urban center, providing a safe, supportive space for some of our community’s most vulnerable individuals. Offering a continuum of care—from showers, laundry, and warming rooms to case management, psychiatric therapy, recovery groups, and life skills training—this program empowers clients to build resilience, reduce symptoms, and work toward independence and wellness. This generous funding will assist in giving Clean Start much-needed cosmetic improvements. Thank you, Umpqua Bank, for your commitment to supporting our community and helping us create a space that inspires dignity and hope! #CommunitySupport #CleanStartRefresh #Gratitude #PartnershipsThatMatter #SOUND

Congratulations to Susan Szafir on her promotion to Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement at SOUND! Susan has been an integral member of our Impact and Community Engagement Team since joining Sound as Communications and Community Relations Manager. During a time of rebuilding, she embraced a wide array of responsibilities, delivering with excellence and achieving impactful outcomes. Some of Susan’s many accomplishments include: • Creating SOUND’s Annual Report • Launching internal and external communications like the Internal Newsletter and Monthly CEO Letter • Leading program management for our soon-to-be-refreshed website • Driving growth in grant fundraising efforts, securing 7+ new foundation donors • Supporting community and partner events, including the recent SOUND of Hope Gala • Engaging existing partners while exploring new partnership opportunities In her new role as Director, Susan will lead efforts to strengthen and expand our community partnerships, helping enhance SOUND’s reach, capabilities, and revenue potential. She will also continue to oversee Foundation Grant Development while building relationships that elevate our brand and open doors to new opportunities.   This promotion recognizes Susan’s hard work, servant leadership, and incredible contributions. Please join me in congratulating Susan on this well-deserved milestone. We’re excited to see the continued impact she’ll make in her new role!